Screen removal on MAF below intake on NA 3.2 M112
Re: Screen removal on MAF below intake on NA 3.2 M112
Originally Posted by sk8erjosh09
Like lantana said the current MAF and elbow will probably be replaced/relocated. Also, I was under the assumption we won't NEED the 74mm TB since N/A xfires have the 68mm and the kit is for those. and I read somewhere that the actual inlet's outer diameter is the same size on both anyway. Not sure if that's true I just remember seeing it somewhere.
Re: Screen removal on MAF below intake on NA 3.2 M112
Originally Posted by Mrmiata
I did read that too. Guess I'm just chomping at the bit with this project! Was a little nervous watching deposits drag in since so many other less expensive projects have fallen by the wayside. Not to mention I'm paranoid over my car right now! Had a buck show up in my headlights last night..jumped on the brakes and about 30 ft from me he darted across..another half mile down the road rounding a corner..7 dear playing street hockey!
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Re: Screen removal on MAF below intake on NA 3.2 M112
Just did this, removed the screen and both 'baffles' in the elbow. Will find out tomorrow how it works out (provided no snow in the forecast). It does make sense, exhausts flow well and they dont need baffles to help "straighten out the airflow".
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Re: Screen removal on MAF below intake on NA 3.2 M112
I took the baffles out of the elbow as well as the screens. I did leave the screen coming out of the air box just for safety sake. The car sounds better seems to have more low end grunt too. If I remember correctly I picked up 5 HP by doing this mod. Eurocharged documented each change as we did them. E-mail clint@eurocharged.com or jerry@eurocharged.com ,I'm sure they would share. Tell them i told you to e-mail them. They are moving their Houston location to I-10 West area close to Park 10, so they may be a little busy. I would wait a few days then e-mail. when I got my car I think it was 176 RWHP and we have it up to 211.4 RWHP now. It cost less than $500 to add that much.
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Re: Screen removal on MAF below intake on NA 3.2 M112
Originally Posted by GraphiteGhost
Post #30 (here) explains it very well. 10HP and all it takes is some time and careful removal of those baffles and screen. Do not need a retune according to EC (if you have it). Opens up the intake quite a bit. Leave the silver screen in the MAF, and also that large screen in the engine cover/airbox. Those two will take care of anything entering the intake!
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Re: Screen removal on MAF below intake on NA 3.2 M112
Did the mod, have driven the car quite a bit since then. Cant really say the butt dyno noticed a considerable amount of power increase from this. While it may be a HP or 2 increase, I am certain it is nowhere near the 10HP mark. I think this is one of those mods that would compliment other mods that free up the airflow instead of making a huge difference by itself.
Re: Screen removal on MAF below intake on NA 3.2 M112
I cut the fins. and use a grinder stone and sandpaper. I also made the inside of the 90 degree bend smoother.
Didnt take off the plastic screen or much less the metal maf screen. I didn't feel like I needed to.
Did a tune up all 12 spark plugs and removed the coil packs, its easier that way.
Car feels stronger. or maybe its just me.
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If you want improved throttle response, see post 92
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